[urq] Need help with ever persistent clunk in front end......

[Martin Pajak]

Probably the spring moving on the spring seat BTDT on my '85 with H&Rs.
Not much you can do about it.. looks like you made sure to eliminate
everything else...

Other option is the subframe moving.  Check the torque on the subframe
bolts, it's a bit tricky with the aluminium mounts.. you sure they bottomed
out in the subframe??  BTDT on my '83. 

Cheers

Martin Pajak

http://www.quattro.ca

1982 Audi Ur-quattro (50,000 mi) new project
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From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of Harten Eric C Capt KHQ PAOC/CODP
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 4:51 PM
To: urq at audifans.com
Subject: [urq] Need help with ever persistent clunk in front end......

 

 

OK, so my '83 has had this clunk in its front end since I have had the
car.  Basically, when I back up and turn the wheel (and sometimes going
forward during a hard L/R transition) I get this loud metallic clunking
sound from the front end.  It sounds like something is either catching &
releasing or just shifting abruptly.  Can't get a good feel for what it
is through the steering wheel.  I figured I had some worn pivot or
something, but I have replaced absolutely EVERYTHING up front.  The
noise has persisted throughout the parts replacement process.  Any
ideas?????  Here is wheat I have already replaced:

 

Strut mounts

New coil-overs

Re-built steering rack (seems to be tight and bolted down securely)

Front bearings

Both tie-rods

Ball joints

Sub-frame bushings (aluminum now)

A-arm bushings

Motor and trans mounts

 

Any ideas as to what I have over-looked will be appreciated.  Thanks

 

Eric

 


Capt Eric "Dutch" Harten


Chief of Exercises


KHQ/ COD JPRC


808-449-8704 (DSN: 449-8704)


eric.harten at hickam.af.mil <BLOCKED::mailto:eric.harten at hickam.af.mil> 


 

 

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